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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is a more premium option with a vibrant OLED screen, dedicated Nvidia graphics, and slightly better overall build quality, making it well-suited for tasks like video editing, design work, and light gaming. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630, while less expensive, offers a larger screen with a taller aspect ratio that's great for productivity and has integrated graphics that are suitable for everyday tasks and media consumption, but not as powerful for demanding graphics tasks. The Dell is also slightly lighter, which could make it more portable. Both have ample storage and memory, but the Dell offers a more spacious drive. If you value high-end graphics and display and can afford to spend more, the ASUS might be the better choice. If you prioritize value and a larger display for everyday tasks with occasional multimedia use, the Dell would be more cost-effective. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Good overall display quality
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 16 5630
- Very good for general use
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers robust performance with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU and has a commendable screen quality with OLED display, but it trades off with a heavier weight and shorter battery life compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630. The Dell Inspiron, suited for general use with its Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, excels in portability and battery efficiency while offering a larger storage capacity and silent operation, despite having a less vibrant IPS screen.
Screen Quality
7.6
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a high-resolution display and superior brightness, making it ideal for watching videos, browsing, and reading. For engineering and design, its wider color gamuts provide accurate color representation crucial for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both the ASUS and Dell laptops means less fluid motion and slower response times, leading to a less optimal experience compared to models designed specifically for those purposes.
Battery
12.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 has 8 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
7.6
7.0
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,109
$849
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 costs $849.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and Dell Inspiron 16 5630 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 comes with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card, offering stronger gaming and 3D performance compared to the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, which uses integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. However, both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming and 3D work but may not satisfy high-end gaming demands.
Engineering and Design
7.5
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU are better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, along with its superior OLED screen providing better color accuracy and contrast. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 16 5630, with its Intel i7 processor and integrated Iris Xe graphics, offers a larger screen and higher resolution for detailed work, but its screen quality and graphical performance may not match the ASUS, although it is slightly lighter making it more portable.
Content Creation
7.7
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Inspiron 16 5630 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Dell Inspiron 16 5630 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Dell Inspiron 16 5630 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | Dell Inspiron 16 5630 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $849 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.9'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 4.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.05" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.91" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 54 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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